We’re alleging the thefts took place under David Rennie’s control and without the permission of the Salvation Army,

We’re alleging that the toys were going to be redirected to other parties and sold for profit.

Gotell also stated that police are working hard to recover all of the stolen items and to return them to the Salvation Army in time for Christmas.

On Friday and Saturday, Canadian police carried out two warehouse raids in Brampton and North York in Toronoto. Both warehouses belonged to Northern Sales Group. There officers found massive caches of assorted children’s cribs, toys and candy.

The Salvation Army has reported an outpouring of support in response to the theft.

In 2001 Rennie declared bankruptcy, with debts of $280,000. His Salvation Army salary in 2011 was $111,215.

Rennie has been released from police custody on the promise that he appears in court on January 4. His charges include theft of $5,000, possession of property, and criminal breach of trust.